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Tuesday, 30 May 2017

Adam Wingard To Direct Godzilla vs. King Kong

Adam Wingard, known for directing low-budget horror thrillers such as You’re Next, has closed a deal to helm Godzilla vs. King Kong for Legendary Entertainment and Warner Bros. Studios.

The film will serve as the fourth entry in the newly formed MonsterVerse, which includes the 2014 Godzilla film from Gareth Edwards, Kong: Skull Island and the upcoming Godzilla: King Of The Monsters, which is currently in production.

Plot details for Godzilla vs. King Kong are being kept under wraps at this time.

It is set for a theatrical release on May 22nd, 2020.

Adam Wingard has strong roots within the horror genera with projects like A Horrible Way to Die and The ABCs of Death. Most recently, he directed a reboot of Blair Witchand also worked on Death Note. He was also one of the director's considered to helm Venomfor Sony.

Wingard is said to be a massive creature feature fan of both Godzilla and King Kong.